I'm sorry if I sound really bitchy, it's just I can't stand people like that. I have to work with one, I don't want to have to deal with them on the net too.
Anyway, a big thanks to everyone who reviewed. I would type all of your names, but I'm just so cranky right now. Please forgive me.
Tala glared up at the ceiling. Next to him, on his bed, laid King, grasping onto his shirt for dear life, his eyes red and swollen from all the tears. He tighten his grip around the platinum's waist, pulling in closer into his chest in a protective embrace.
Gently he ran his finger over King's tears streaked cheeked. "I won't let him near you." He whispered firmly.
Although, still asleep, King nuzzled his nose further into the fabric of Tala's clothes. Tala study to tanned, smooth face, wondering who could possible hurt someone like him.
He turned his gaze back to the ceiling. After King had cried himself to sleep in his arms, on the lounge room floor, he had carried King upstairs and into his room, gently depositing him on the bed, then settled himself down next to him.
Kai popped his head a few times to see if King was all right. He was feeling intensely guilty for showing King the picture, but he had to be sure. This was not something you can hide. This was serious, very serious. From now until this guy is caught, everyone has to be on their guard, especially since King's step father knows where he was.
Tala sighed wearily and closed his eyes, knowing all to well that Kai will check up on them again very soon. He buried his nose in the soft white hair and drifted off the sleep, his dream filled with colorful ways to dispose of the bastard who dares harm his King.
He's going to be King's knight in shinning armor…
How cliché is that?
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Kai softly closed the door to Tala's bedroom and tugged unconsciously at his gloves. He should have never shown King the picture, especially in front of everyone. But, he had to be sure and Hiro said it was important that they find out who is in the picture before they could do anything. It had been a good few years since he had seen Queen, and he didn't quite recognize the girl in the photo. But then King's reaction told him more than words ever could.
After King had broke down and cried in Tala's arms, Kai had ushered everyone out of the lounge room and into the dinning room, where he had explained what was really going on.
Their expressions were a mixture of sympathy and horror. Sympathy directed to King who had his sister taken away from him, and horror at the violent nature she was taken. Immediately after hearing that this bastard knows where King is, Miguel said that there was no way he's letting Kai out of his sight. Hiro and Claude said they were staying too. Just to keep an out for them.
A pair of arms wrapping around his waist pulled Kai from his musings. "What are you still doing up? I thought Spencer was keeping an eye out at the moment."
Kai said nothing and sunk back into Miguel's strong arms, immediately grasping onto him. He heard and felt Miguel sigh, tightening his arms around him.
"You shouldn't blame yourself." Miguel said softly.
"I should have never shown him the photo."
"In circumstances like this it would have been better seeing the picture than stumbling across the actual scene first hand, isn't it?" Miguel replied, slipping his finger under Kai's chin and gently tilting it towards him.
Kai gazed up into those blue eyes and found himself becoming lost in them. "Yes, I guess, but still…"
"But now, you need to stop feeling guilty and help us find a way to catch this guy before he does anything drastic that could put King's life in danger."
"Yes, yes, you're right, sorry." Kai sighed and rested his cheek against Miguel's. "When I get my hands on that bastard…"
Miguel chuckled. "I'm afraid Tala has first dibs. The rest of us will have to settle for what's left."
"Which probably won't be much." Kai muttered.
"Come, it's late, you need some sleep." Kai let Miguel lead him back to his room, fighting the urge to throw another glance at the door. They were safe. This mansion has the best state of the art security and they were also taking turns in taking watch, using their training from the Abbey to pick up any movement the computer system might miss.
Laying down on the bed, Miguel immediately pulled Kai into his arms, holding him close. After today everyone was feeling a little more than edgy, their thoughts drifting to tomorrow and what they would do if they lost someone close to them. They know that there will come a time where they will be parted from their loved ones. A time they don't want to come at all, but know it would be futile to wish that they could live forever.
After Queen's death, everyone has begun to review their lives, putting things into perspective. Things had turned eerily quite, fearful.
Kai began to fear. What if something happens to Miguel while they were separated?
"Miguel?"
"Yeah?" Came Miguel's reply.
"I want you to stay with me." Kai said softly.
"I'm not going anywhere." Miguel replied. He carefully tilted Kai's chin towards him again and placed his lips on Kai's, kissing him soundly.
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The mood around the breakfast table was quite and somber. Everyone had unconsciously stuck close to their significant other, well except for Ian, he clung to anyone he could. Just a child at 10, he knew the seriousness of the current situation.
"So," Hiro said, with Claude glued to his side. "What are we going to do?"
Kai looked up from his coffee to regard Hiro. "I was thinking. I have a few more properties around the world that Voltaire use to own. Maybe we should get King out of the country. But the only problem is that it could take a week to organize it."
"Well, so far, that's all we've got." Spencer said, placing his empty coffee mug on the table.
"I'll get on it right away." Kai nodded. He stood up and tugged at Miguel's hand, pulling him up as well.
As they moved to leave the room, the doors open to reveal Tala and King. Kings was looking pale, his eyes red and puffy, dry tear trails marred his cheeks. Kai let go of Miguel's hand and moved forward to embrace King.
"I'm sorry." He whispered into King's ear as the platinum returned the much welcomed hug.
"It's ok." King whispered. "I'm glad you didn't hide it from me. Knowing me I would have been mad that you didn't tell me sooner."
Kai gave a force chuckle. "You're spending too much time with Tala."
After a few moments, they pulled apart and returned to their respective partners. Tala pulled King towards the table and sat down, pulling King into his lap.
"So, what's the plan?" He asked.
"We're getting King out of the country." Kai said.
King looked startled. "You can do that?"
"Of course he can." Bryan said, speaking for the first time that morning. "He's rich, he can do whatever he likes."
"True." Hiro nodded.
"It will probably take a bit to organize but if I start right away it shouldn't take long." Kai said, smiling reassuringly at King.
"Get the BBA to organize everything." Spencer said. "It'll make thing easier on you that way."
"Right." Kai nodded and left the room, Miguel following shortly behind.
The room once again fell into an uncomfortable silence, each individual unsure of what to say. A moment later they heard footsteps hurrying down the hall. Kai and Miguel quickly walked into the room.
"Our phone line is gone. We can't make any phone calls with the home phone." Kai said.
Bryan stood up. "What? Was there a dial tone, maybe the phone company is making some modifications."
"There was nothing at all." Miguel replied. "Just silence."
Spencer stood up after sharing a glace with Bryan. "I'll go out the checked the phone cable." He said. He then walked past Kai and Miguel, and out through the front door.
"Wait, I'll come too." Bryan said, hurrying after Spencer.
King bite his lip, his form trembling softly. What if someone had cut it? What if is was his step father? What if it was a trap?
Tala felt King tremble in his arms and held him close. "It's ok." He whispered. "He isn't going to hurt you."
Suddenly there was a startle yell. Everyone instantly stood up, turning their attention to the door, wondering if they should venture forth.
"Seaborg!" Was yelled, followed by the sound of rushing water.
The house trembled and panic spread through the room. Tala pulled King into his chest, his eyes narrowed.
"Everyone stay here." Kai ordered than quickly made his way outside. But a moment later they heard another startle yell, but this time it was Kai.
"Kai!" Miguel also ran out of the room, concern for his lover. Everyone else immediately following.
They meet up with Kai at the end of the hallway, just by the front door. The reason Kai gave a startle yell was because in front of them stood Spencer with an unconscious and bleeding Bryan in his arms. The look on Spencer's face was sheer rage and concern.
"Quick take him into the lounge room!" Kai said, swinging into Captain and mother hen mode.
"Lock the door." Spencer sneered. "The bastard is still out there."
"You mean…?"
"Yes, now lock the door!"
"I'll do it, you attend to Bryan's wounds." Hiro said, moving forward to close the lock the door.
Kai nodded and followed Spencer into the lounge room. Luckily he left the first aid box there and quickly pulled it out. Spencer gently laid Bryan on the sofa and reluctantly moved out of the way so Kai could assess his injuries. Carefully he looked over Bryan's injuries, noting that he had lost a bit of blood.
"He's been shot." Kai said, pulling out a thick white bandaged and a pair of tweezers. "Twice. I'll have to remove the bullet, can one of you get me some water?"
But as soon as Kai finished his sentence, the lights had gone out, casting shadows over the room. No power means, no security alarm. Which means, HE could be inside.
Somewhere.
Sorry about the evil cliff hanger. I'm going to go off and read some nice fan fiction and hope that it puts me back into my happy place.
Next chapter: He's here.
Please read and review,butno flames please, I can't deal with them at the moment.